Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Trial.
Gabriel she is one of the gods that ruled over the world where Soma currently lives. In the setting of the novel, Gabriel is depicted as a messenger of god or god of freedom. Because she is the one who governs over the wind, the bringer of the news from the creator God.
In the novel Chronicles Saga, beings like Gods and the Devil are not something that could easily show themselves, for they are the ones who rule upon the universe. No one in the entire universe can define them, even if there is a living being that ascends to transcendence. No one under heaven and above hell can dare to challenge it because the Gods and Devil in the novel are nearly omnipotent.
Why does she appear here at all times? In the story, the creator god notices the turbulence on the planet. Creator God Decided to send Gabriel to give humans a revelation that great danger would descend upon the planet. The purpose of Gabriel's descent was to choose the person who would bear the destiny to protect the world, and in the story, Leon was the one who was chosen.
The method of descending upon a mortal flesh poses a great risk for the receiver because of the difference in power magnitude. A normal human would soon burst apart into a bloody mist, but that rule would not apply to Lucy.
Lucy, as the person who obtains the talent of a Saint, has the trait that lets higher beings possess her body without being damaged or corrupted, that is also including the Devil.
"...I descend here as the Messenger of the all-mighty Creator God wants to bestow upon you Trial…".
A cold and emotionless tone leaked from Lucy's mouth, making everyone shudder in fright. Their hearts gripped in the tight embrace of cold, merciless blades that gave chills to everyone present. The atmosphere in the room turned chilly and eerie as the power that Gabriel exuded made the room feel heavy because of the pressure she exuded upon descending to the land of mortals.
"...Listen, Humans, in three years. Three stars will be aligned together, creating a chaotic storm. It will lead to a second great war that will threaten all living beings in the whole planet…".
Soma, who heard Gabriel speaking, sprang up from his seat, making people around him look at him in fright because of the bold move he showed despite the pressure and the divine being that descended in front of him.
[Extra Skill Adapt activated]
[Negating the Divine Pressure]
[Negating Process…63%]
Soma's calm heart started to throb. His mind was caught in a swirling chaos that made his brain numbed. "What the hell. This is different from what I know?". His breath soon turned erratic as the fierce voice from God Gabriel entered his ears directly.
"...Humans, Heavenly beast, Devil, Angel will once again descend upon your land and create a huge turmoil that will shake even the universe…".
This time, Soma's head started to throb in distress. The terms that Gabriel told were changed too much from the original plot. From what he remembered, Gabriel said that the Demon Lord would descend upon the land and threaten all living beings in this world. Then, she will choose the savior as a representative to act as a guardian of the planet, in which Leon.
But the current reality was too cruel for Soma to accept it.
"...As almighty Creator God servants. The four of us already created a perfect stage for you guys to compete and pick the one we deemed the best to be chosen as the savior…".
"...What the fuck?!".
Unconsciously, curse words leaked from Soma's words. It echoed through the room, making the gathered gaze turn to him in fright. Every teacher, student, parent and worse, God also cast her cold gaze on him.
[Extra Skill Puppeteer activated]
[Extra Skill Adapt activated]
[Negating Process…100%]
[Negating the Divine Pressure complete]
With the heavy pressure that has been negated. Soma kept his composure and gaze straight toward God, making the people in the room gasp with cold breath. Their hearts start to throb wildly, looking upon the idiot who dares to stare at the higher being directly in their eyes.
Gabriel's cold gaze began to leave his sight as she began to create a miracle directly with her hands.
A huge magical circle began to float above the seat that dictated for the first-year students, making the other student behind them open their eyes wide.
"...We will choose the one who is worthy upon receiving our blessing through the selection that we, Four Cardinal Gods, created. The person chosen will be carrying our All-mighty Creator God's wish to save the universe he created...".
The magic circle in the ceiling starts to spin counterclockwise. Soma's instinct rang an alarm that this magic circle would bring him to another dangerous place.
"Shit, Hina, Xiao Lian".
Without slight hesitation, Soma wrapped his arm toward both girls, who were frozen in place, not daring to lift their gaze because of the pressure that strangled them. The room started to emit a bright light that blinded everyone present.
As the light began to subside, everyone who obtained their sight jolted their body from their seats, as all of the new students that were present in the room had disappeared, leaving only an empty chair that was still warm.
The parents and the teacher who witnessed the sight, blood drained from their faces as the sight of their children disappeared without knowing where they were. Their trembling gaze soon turned shrunken; it was filled with fury, for their beloved was being taken away before them.
However, before they could express their fury, a residue of the miracle that Gabriel created spread into the room. The effect it brings was enough to dismiss the fury inside everyone's heart.
Gabriel, who was indifferent to those who thought about her, starts to create a huge gate made from pure power that she brought from a divine place.
The gate stood three meters tall with an intricate carving of divine words. It is paved from pristine marble that could withstand the strongest and sharpest blade. Surrounding the gate, there is a small barrier around five meters around the gate as its center, creating a safe zone for everyone to bask in the comfort of the miracle.
"...My obligation has finished…".
Gabriel, in the form of Lucy, shone. Then, the wings and divine halo on her body start to dissipate into thin air, spreading a warm glow that calms everyone's heart in the room.
Lucy, who freed from Gabriel's clutch, dropped down, but Serafina, who was close to her, swiftly caught her within her embrace, preventing her from kissing the floor.
Lucy, who felt someone else's warmth wrapped around her cold body, slowly opened her eyes. Then, as her eyes open, a hazy memory starts to piece together within her brain, but no matter what she does, the puzzle in her brain remains still, unmoving. As it telling her that the puzzle was not meant to be finished, leaving a gap in her heart, stirring it.
"...I? What happened?".
Lucy, who regained her consciousness, turned to look at her best friend and saw she was also having a grave face upon the chaotic event that happened in front of her eyes.
Serafina turned her gaze toward a corner seat where she could faintly see his appearance, but now it was gone, leaving an empty chair that spooked her heart. "Soma, I hope you are okay". She muttered.